Archive for August, 2011
Jerry Paul Discusses Nuclear Energy in Op-Ed
Jerry Paul, a former Florida Rep. who served as principal deputy administrator of the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, penned an op-ed for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which ran over the weekend.
Throughout the op-ed Rep. Paul touted the benefits of nuclear energy for the country and reinforced that nuclear energy will always be part of our clean energy mix if we want to maintain our quality of life. He writes:
“About [read more]
CASEnergy Member Frank Stewart Discusses Jobs in Nuclear Energy on the Washington Informer News
CASEnergy Member and President of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Frank Stewart was featured on the Washington Informer News program to discuss scholarship opportunities and encourage African-American students to pursue careers in the energy industry.
AABE was established 35 years ago to encourage involvement of African Americans in energy policy-making and serve as a resource for discussion of the economic, social and political impact energy [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on Panel in Tunica, Miss.
On Friday, July 12, CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a panel discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute Policy Conference in Tunica, Miss.
On the panel, titled “Energy: Choices for America’s Future,” Gov. Whitman discussed a variety of issues and their impact on minority communities, including scholarship opportunities and long-term, high-paying jobs in the nuclear industry. She also addressed the steps [read more]
CASEnergy Member: Nuclear is “Best Bet” to Meet Clean Energy Needs
CASEnergy member Professor Joseph Comfort recently participated in a local Phoenix ABC segment, “Hear Me Out,” which examines two sides of a particular local issue. Prof. Comfort, who is a Professor of Physics at Arizona State University and was a charter member of the Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee, suggested the increased use of clean nuclear energy in response to the question: “What’s the best hope for [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Addresses Economic Benefits and Job Creation in Nuclear at National Conference
The CASEnergy Coalition is in San Antonio, Texas at the National Conference of State Legislators to make sure elected officials are familiar with CASEnergy as a resource and understand the benefits of nuclear energy. The NCSL Legislative Summit is one of the largest and most important gatherings of the year for legislators and legislative staff, presenting opportunities to network, as well as interesting session topics and speakers.
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Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on “Is Green Still Hot?” Panel at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston
CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a July 28 panel discussion on green jobs at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston.
This year, the conference focused on economic empowerment and rebuilding America through new job opportunities. Gov. Whitman served on a panel titled, “Emerging Opportunities: Is Green Still Hot?” Gov. Whitman spoke for nearly 10 minutes about the high-paying, long-term [read more]
